Friday, April 1, 2011

Can I get an Amen?

Sorry, I just need to take a deep breath and say, Thank GOD it is Friday!!!!!

I am totally looking forward to this weekend. Not sure why exactly. We have 3 kids which = no life, no real plans outside of kid activities and cheering from the sidelines (which I will take hands down over coaching any day of the week).

I just want to unpack and sink back into my normal (crazy) routine. My goal is to sleep in (yes, all the way until 8:00 am if you can imagine that).

I want to soak up what is left of spring break. I think I love this special time of year more than my kids. Definitely more than I did when I was on spring break myself.

One of the biggest reality jolts of working full-time is when spring, summer or Christmas breaks roll around and you are trucking it into work everyday.

For years before my kids were school age I thought the joys of these breaks were long gone for me, but no. Here it is and it is truly a gift.

I get 2-3 hours of ME time a day during these breaks because I don't have to:

fight, struggle, argue or even think about homework

sort, review, or sign any papers

double check backpacks for missing items

pack lunches and snacks

worry that I have forgotten some memory-creating school event

dig through the closet to find whatever paper I stuck there before Alex's party that someone now needs

find change at the last minute for whatever fund raiser or field trip is happening

ensure uniforms are found, clean and ready to go

What do I do with my ME time? Sadly, last night I spent it watching the Jersey Shore Reunion. I didn't even watch the series, but it was such a train wreck, I couldn't turn it off.

About Me

I am a typical Gen X working mom trying to be the best mother, wife, co-worker, daughter, sister, and friend that I can be. Saying no is a challenge so I take on more than I should. Making it all look easy is my quest. Sometimes I succeed and often I don't. I guess that's what makes me typical. I call this journey TryFection.